Consider the following pairs : Tribe State 1. Limboo (Limbu): Sikkim 2. Karbi : Himachal Pradesh 3. Dongaria Kondh: Odisha 4. Bonda : Tamil Nadu Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- A(a) 1 and 3 onlyCorrect
- B(b) 2 and 4 only
- C(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
- D(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The correct answer is (a) 1 and 3 only. Let's break down each pair:
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Limboo (Limbu): Sikkim - This is correct. The Limbu people are indigenous to Sikkim and are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe there.
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Karbi: Himachal Pradesh - This is incorrect. The Karbi people are primarily found in Assam, Meghalaya, and Manipur. They have a significant presence in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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Dongaria Kondh: Odisha - This is correct. The Dongaria Kondh are a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG) residing in the Niyamgiri hills of Odisha.
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Bonda: Tamil Nadu - This is incorrect. The Bonda tribe is found in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. They are known for their unique culture and traditions.
Therefore, only pairs 1 and 3 are correctly matched. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they include at least one incorrectly matched pair.
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